The Prisoners Of Hartling (1922)

By J.D. Beresford

Book Overview

The Prisoners of Hartling is a novel written by John Davys Beresford and published in 1922. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families, the Hartlings and the Campions. The Hartlings are a wealthy family who own a large estate, while the Campions are struggling financially and are forced to rent a cottage on the Hartling estate.The novel explores the relationships between the two families and the class divide that separates them. The main characters are the Hartling children, who are prisoners in their own home due to their overbearing mother and the strict rules she imposes on them. The Campions, on the other hand, are portrayed as free-spirited and independent, but also as outsiders in the wealthy community.As the story unfolds, a romance develops between the Hartling daughter, Barbara, and the Campion son, John. Their relationship is frowned upon by both families, and they are forced to keep their love a secret. However, when a tragic event occurs, the two families are brought together, and they must learn to put aside their differences and work together to overcome their shared grief.The Prisoners of Hartling is a novel that explores themes of love, class, and family dynamics. Beresford's writing is descriptive and atmospheric, and he paints a vivid picture of life in the English countryside during the early 20th century. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437304990
• ISBN13: 9781437304992
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"